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Rockingham homeowner shoots would-be intruder: Sheriff’s Office

By Abby Mittower,

1 day ago

ROCKINGHAM, N.C. ( QUEEN CITY NEWS ) — A man is hospitalized after the Richmond County Sheriff’s Office says he tried to force his way into a home.

On Thursday, August 22, deputies were called to a home on McDonald Church Road. A homeowner reportedly fired shots to try to scare off someone trying to get into his home.

Despite the previous shots, officials say the suspect kept trying to get into the home and the homeowner shot the man. Deputies arrived to find the man injured at the front door. They provided first aid until emergency medical services could arrive.

The suspect was airlifted to a trauma center for treatment.

An investigation is ongoing into the incident and all findings will be sent to the District Attorney’s Office. Authorities have not announced any charges in the case.

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